July 13, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning, Marine Corps Bases Japan KIN BLUE, Okinawa, Japan — Being in the field, whether for an exercise or operation, often means going without the comforts and luxuries one becomes accustomed to in everyday garrison life. However, serving in a field environment does not always mean sacrificing these commodities thanks to the … [Read more...]
Mine Dogs Clear Afghan Roads
July 13, 2012 By 1st Lt. Jeffrey Vlietstra, 49th Engineer Detachment, K9 PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Staff Sgt. Andrew Black moved back toward the Huskey mine clearance vehicle to watch from a safe distance as a team traced the wire of a suspected improvised explosive device back toward the road. His military working dog, Lobo, was held on the end of a leash and the … [Read more...]
2012 GRAND HAVEN COAST GUARD FESTIVAL
In Grand Haven, the Coast Guard History is displayed in grand style. Although there are several towns in the U.S that have been named Coast Guard Cities, there is only one official "Coast Guard City USA" and that distinction belongs solely to Grand Haven. Grand Haven holds a spectacular annual festival for the Coast Guard which is the home of the Coast Guard's National Memorial … [Read more...]
SBA Launches Operation Boots to Business Training Program for Transitioning Vets
July 12, 2012 Operation Boots to Business: From Service to Startup to Help Them Start Businesses and Create Jobs WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has joined with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to launch a training program for transitioning service members and veterans to help them become entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
U.S.-Afghanistan Alliance Important to DOD, Spokesman Says
July 9, 2012 By Karen Parrish WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The U.S. government’s designation of Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally is “extremely important” to the Defense Department, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the designation July 7 after meeting with Afghan … [Read more...]